Visalia’s Most Talented was held on Saturday November 5, at L J Williams Theater. The matinee show at 2:00 p.m. featured students in grades kindergarten through the sixth grade. The evening show began at 6:00 p.m. and showcased students in grades seven through twelve.
RESULTS
Visalia's Most Talented Jr.
Ryan Redden 4th grade gymnast from Willow Glen - trophy and $100
Jr. Dance Winner
Sarah Redden 6th grade ballerina from Willow Glen - trophy and $50
Jr. Instrumental Winner
John-Paul Kalfayan 6th grade pianist from LInwood - trophy and $50
Jr. Variety Winner
Ella Olsen 1st grade vocalist/pianist from Hurley - trophy and $50
Jr. Vocal Winner
Alexandra Perez 6th grade singer from Cottonwood Creek - trophy and $50
Jr. Honorable Mentions
Ryan Hemphill 4th grade pianist from Hurley - $25
Kallie & Marissa Westmoreland K & 6th grade vocal duet from Annie Mitchell - $25
Tina Gates 6th grade vocalist from Willow Glen - $25
Chloe Hunt 4th grade vocalist from Golden Oak -$25
Mandy Redden 2nd grade dancer from Willow Glen
7-12 Visalia's Most Talented
Krista Kuglar, 11th grade vocalist from Golden West - trophy and $200
Dance Winner
Alex Keyes & Olivia Mireles, 11th grade hip hoppers from Golden West - Trophies and $100
Instrumental Winner
Jack Priessman, 9th grade pianist from El Diamante - Trophy and $100
Variety Winner
Mikey Hamilton & Preston Parsons 12th & 11th grade, vocal and guitar from Golden West - trophies and $100
Vocal Winner
Maverick Rauen, 8th grade vocalist from LaJoya, trophy and $100
Honorable Mentions
Adam Miller, 7th Grade pianist from Green Acres, $25
Brittany Roberson, 12th grade vocalist from Golden West, $25
Hope Estes, 10th grade vocalist from Visalia Charter Independent Study, $25
Mia Lobato, 7th grade vocalist from Divisader, $25
Achelle Reynoso, Christian Baldiviez, Alyss Chavez, Kameri Michaud (The Perfect Cheer) from Mt Whitney - $25
Grants were also given to the following:
- High School with the most students to audition Mt. Whitney $500
- Middle School with the most student to audition LaJoya $250
- Elementary School with the most students to audition (tie) Willow Glen and Hurley $125 each
- Golden West Drama - Special Performance $250
- Mt. Whitney Dance Team - Special Performance $250
- Redwood FBLA - Special Assistance $250
- Redwood Audio/Video $150 plus profits from DVD
19 teachers each received $25 gift cards
19 ticket holders received donated gifts ranging in value from $10 to $25
Keep checking this website soon to see pictures and videos of the 2011 performers!